Familiarity:
I've put it through the wringer

Fit:
True to size

I've worn these socks on multiple 1000+ mile treks in all kinds of climates all over the world, and nothing else I've ever tried can compare. Icebreaker and SmartWool both make amazing socks, but I still prefer these. I wear a size 8.5 street shoe and a medium in these, though if I wore anything smaller I would definitely go with the small.

I finally decided it was time to pull the trigger and replace all my non-Darn Tough socks with these. They're great whether you're in the office or trekking in the humid jungles of Thailand. Seriously, buy these socks; you can't go wrong.

Familiarity:
I've put it through the wringer

Oh my god, this thing is amazing. Seriously, it's virtually indestructible. If you're looking for a burly travel duffel to haul gear, look no further. It's also pretty comfortable to carry as a backpack, just pack softer stuff on top.

Familiarity:
I've put it through the wringer

My platypus has survived many trips to deserts wit spiky plants, freezing temps, falling down a mountain, new years in Ecuador, you name it. It rolls down to the size of a highlighter to fit anywhere in your pack. It does take a little bit to get used to--I definitely poured water all over myself the first time I tried to drink out of it. If I can figure it out though, anyone can.

This harness is awesome. I've deliberately fallen 20+ feet in it many times to test how it feels to whip in it (and actually whipped in it) and it feels great. The waist belt distributes the force beautifully throughout and gives you a nice comfy catch. However, when loaded with a ton of gear (i.e. double rack of c4s, nuts, extra biners and slings), the belt kind of rolls, causing it to flare away from the body at the top, and bite into the waist at the bottom. This isn't that bad, but starts to get uncomfortable after a few hours. It also doesn't breath that well, but what harness does? I've belayed literally hundreds (maybe thousands?) of people in this harness (I work in a climbing gym), and it's incredible. If you have the money to afford one, get it. If you don't, get the Momentum.

I've been wearing these shades for about eight years now. I've been through somewhere between ten and fifteen different colors/styles. One thing to keep in mind, different color variations have different lenses. I have a normalish (maybe smallish?) head (size 7.25 hat) and these fit great.

These shoes are awesome for just about every type of climbing. Yes, they aren't ultra aggressive, but they're surprisingly technical for a shoe so comfortable (and cheap!).

The site lists the rubber as Vibram XS Grip, but the Nagos have the XS Edge. The XS Edge rubber is a little less sensitive and sticky, but more durable. Thus, these are great for beginner/intermediate climbers, or anyone looking to get some good mileage out of a pair of shoes (5mm of rubber is a lot to burn through).

These are maybe the best bang for your buck when it comes to beginner shoes (aside form the lace up version). They're durable, comfy, and surprisingly not incredibly insensitive. Even through the 5mm of FriXion RS you can still feel a little, which is really important when trying to improve your footwork.

I picked up a pair of these several months ago to use as a warm up/comfy shoe, and I'm blown away. They're similar to the anasazis, but more comfortable/less aggressive, with a different heel. I'd buy them again.

These pants are a little less slim fitting than the picture suggests, but they still have an awesome cut that looks good around town or at the crag. They cuff up nicely and stay cuffed up. They're super durable, think Carhartt level burliness. That said, they're still pretty light and extremely stretchy.